Ep 30. Tyger, Tyger

In Batman: The Animated Series season 1 episode 30, titled "Tyger, Tyger," Bruce Wayne attends a high-society benefit for the Open Wildlife Preserve, where Dr. Emile Dorian is showing off his latest work with gene splicing. When a mysterious woman named Selina Kyle drops her invitation, Bruce picks it up and returns it to her, leading to a flirtatious encounter.

Meanwhile, Dr. Dorian's experiments go awry and a group of humanoid tigers escape from his lab. They begin a series of attacks on the city, leaving Batman to deduce that Dorian's creations are behind the mayhem. He teams up with Selina, who has her own motivation for stopping Dorian and freeing his subjects.

As they investigate, they learn that Dorian has been experimenting on humans, including Selina's sister. This discovery adds urgency to their mission and leads to a showdown at Dorian's lab. In the end, Batman and Selina are able to stop Dorian's mad science and save the creatures he has created.

"Tyger, Tyger" is a standout episode in the series, featuring a unique storyline with unexpected twists and turns. The episode highlights the show's attention to detail in character development, particularly with Selina's backstory, and incorporates themes of genetic engineering and animal rights. The animation is also noteworthy, especially in the design of the tiger-human hybrids. Overall, the episode is a must-watch for fans of Batman: The Animated Series.